“Unlock the Secret: The Surprising Dating Strategy Experts Say Will Transform Your Love Life!”
When clients ask me how to strike the balance, I suggest treating it like a conversation, not a confession.
Offer insights into who you are and invite your date to share as well. You’re building a bridge, step by step, rather than dropping a giant truth bomb all at once.
If they respond with empathy and understanding, you can continue opening that door.
If they recoil or dismiss you, it might be a red flag that the relationship isn’t a safe space for your emotional well-being.
The ripple effect into long-term relationships
I’ve worked with numerous clients who downplayed key parts of their identity—like spiritual beliefs or career goals—because they worried it would scare off a potential partner.
